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RippingPoetic wrote: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:05 am Caught in the Pioneer firmware update issue. Is it possible to flash this drive for UHD compatibility?

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.55
Serial number: NCDL001611WL
Firmware date: 2023-02-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8600
Firmware version: ID60

nd4spd81 wrote: Wed Aug 20, 2025 2:52 am IS it possible on these two drives?

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.34
Serial number: ********
Firmware date: 2016-04-25
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.34/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


And this one?
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.30
Serial number: NDDL031745WL
Firmware date: 2014-12-05
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.30/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

SvenD wrote: Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:28 pm Hi,

I just started ripping my DVD and BluRay collection and will also eventually buy some 4k UHD BluRays so I'd like to be able to back up those as well.
I have a Pioneer BDR 209-EBK as well which works fine for DVDs and BluRays and I'd like to flash it for the UHD disks.

Are there any disadvantages in flashing it now before I have any UHD disks to rip? I'd just like to be ready for it when i need it.

My drive info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk2
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.20
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-04-08
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thanks!

Coopervid wrote: Sun Sep 07, 2025 6:39 pm

SvenD wrote: Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:28 pm Hi,

I just started ripping my DVD and BluRay collection and will also eventually buy some 4k UHD BluRays so I'd like to be able to back up those as well.
I have a Pioneer BDR 209-EBK as well which works fine for DVDs and BluRays and I'd like to flash it for the UHD disks.

Are there any disadvantages in flashing it now before I have any UHD disks to rip? I'd just like to be ready for it when i need it.

My drive info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk2
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.20
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-04-08
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thanks!

No disadvantages. PM sent.

joejunior253 wrote: Mon Sep 15, 2025 7:14 am

Coopervid wrote: Sun Sep 07, 2025 6:39 pm

SvenD wrote: Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:28 pm Hi,

I just started ripping my DVD and BluRay collection and will also eventually buy some 4k UHD BluRays so I'd like to be able to back up those as well.
I have a Pioneer BDR 209-EBK as well which works fine for DVDs and BluRays and I'd like to flash it for the UHD disks.

Are there any disadvantages in flashing it now before I have any UHD disks to rip? I'd just like to be ready for it when i need it.

My drive info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk2
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.20
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-04-08
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thanks!

No disadvantages. PM sent.

Hey there, I saw the ultimate guide but didnt see my drive listed. Can I get a PM as well? Here is my specs:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-12D1S-U
Revision: E401
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E401/ID44
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

DarksideAssembly88 wrote: Tue Sep 16, 2025 2:12 pm Hi everyone. I've been following this thread (unregistered) and I bought a Pioneer BDR-209EBK from a South African retailer. MakeMKV gives me the following info:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.50
Serial number: QLDL000059WL
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8601
Firmware version: ID60

I'm running the drive through a Vantec NexStar DX USB 3.0 enclosure, but I can plug directly into my motherboard via SATA and run it that way.

Please send me a PM for an automatic flash kit.

Thank you in advance for your trouble and thank you for the great work that you're doing.

ajwhitlock wrote: Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:41 pm Hi there. I'm looking for help unlocking the following drive:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.34
Serial number: NFDL015081WL
Firmware date: 2016-04-25
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.34/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Is this one fully unlockable?

Cheers